In "The Gifted," Curtis' character, Zoe, competes with her best friend and fellow genius, Aika (Cristine Reyes), in academics and later on for the affections of one man (Sam Milby). An obese student whose parents expect much from her, Zoe undergoes surgery as part of a grand plan to outwit Aika.

For the role, Curtis had to wear a fat suit and prosthetic makeup for the most part of the filming.

Asked what lesson she learned from her character which she can also impart to women, Curtis said: "It doesn't matter what package or size you come in. It's really how you are."

"I don't think it's necessarily a bad thing, 'di ba," she added, referring to not being slim. "Choice mo naman 'yon, eh. It's your lifestyle, so I don't think we should take it against them. If you're happy and you're comfortable in you're own skin, then go for it. Iyon naman 'yon, eh."